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My Husband's Phone Call to Dan Rather's Office
self | 9/15/04 | LosmicKitty and CypherDog

Posted on 09/15/2004 10:07:48 AM PDT by KosmicKitty

A transcript of my husband's phone call to Dan Rather

My husband made a call to DanRather's office this morning. What follows is an actual transcript of the call

Cast of Characters

CD = Cypherdog - my husband
W1 = Woman 1 - the first person whom answered the phone
W2 = Woman 2 - the second person whom answered the phone

Ring, Ring

W1: Hello

CD: Hi, I'm wondering where Dan is registered for retirement gifts?

W1: Very funny!

Click

Ring, Ring

W2: Hello

CD: We're wondering where Dan's retirement gifts are registered?

W2: Tiffany's.

CD: What is he interested in?

W2: Cufflinks.

CD: I was considering pajamas, what color would Dan prefer?

W2: Obviously, you don't shop at Tiffany's much, Walmart or Target are more your speed.

Click!

Now, a quick check of the online register at Tiffany's did not turn up an entry for Dan Rather, so, it looks like someone at Tiffany's has lost this important list of the wonderful gifts we're trying to pick to console our favorite newsreader. (Did find a nice pair of cufflinks there)

We did, though, find a nice Monaco bathrobe with a matching towel at Target, and this great game at Walmart. But neither Target or Walmart sells men's pajamas online. Any other suggestions as to where Dan should register?

Dan Rather's Office Phone 212 975 3691


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KEYWORDS: cbs; cbsnews; dan; darather; memo; memogate; networknews; retirement
My husband may be quiet, but he does have quite a sense of humor!
1 posted on 09/15/2004 10:07:49 AM PDT by KosmicKitty
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To: KosmicKitty
Walmart or Target are more your speed.

Ah, there's the arrogance that serves the Old Media so well.

2 posted on 09/15/2004 10:10:15 AM PDT by wideawake (God bless our brave soldiers and their Commander in Chief)
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To: KosmicKitty
"Any other suggestions as to where Dan should register?"

His local plumbing supply warehouse...........

3 posted on 09/15/2004 10:11:53 AM PDT by soozla ("I used to think I was indecisive, but now I'm not too sure............"-John Kerry)
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To: KosmicKitty

Googling pajama monkeys BUMP


4 posted on 09/15/2004 10:12:16 AM PDT by Constitution Day (There is a cancer growing on the CBS Anchor Desk...)
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To: wideawake
Walmart or Target are more your speed. Ah, there's the arrogance that serves the Old Media so well.

That struck me too. We are just common people..not the elite. How can so many dims not see that, they continue to vote for the elite, the privileged, who scoff at the rest of us.

5 posted on 09/15/2004 10:13:22 AM PDT by zlala
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To: KosmicKitty
So can we determine from this Representative of SEEBS, on the record, that SEEBS is slamming Target and Walmart, and that the afore mentioned companies are beneath them?

I smell a hot story here! We even have a CBS insider saying it is true! LOL :)
6 posted on 09/15/2004 10:17:18 AM PDT by Repub4bush
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To: wideawake

I just gave old Dan a call myself:

The shmuck who answered the phone sounded pretty weary at this point. We really need to get the number out to show our support of "Gunga Dan".


7 posted on 09/15/2004 10:17:44 AM PDT by Kozak (Anti Shahada: " There is no God named Allah, and Muhammed is his False Prophet")
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To: zlala

We should all call!


8 posted on 09/15/2004 10:17:58 AM PDT by norraad ("What light!">Blues Brothers)
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To: norraad

Why not send a FAX to the number...


9 posted on 09/15/2004 10:19:34 AM PDT by Kozak (Anti Shahada: " There is no God named Allah, and Muhammed is his False Prophet")
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To: Repub4bush
So can we determine from this Representative of SEEBS, on the record, that SEEBS is slamming Target and Walmart, and that the afore mentioned companies are beneath them?

Yeah, this really bothered me. I wonder if Target or Walmart advertise on CBS??

10 posted on 09/15/2004 10:21:13 AM PDT by KosmicKitty (Well... There you go again!)
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Thurs. & Fri. National FReep CBS Days! A Call To ARMS! FRee Republic ^ | 9/14/04 | Clyde260
11 posted on 09/15/2004 10:24:13 AM PDT by clyde260 (Public Enemy #1: Network News!)
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To: KosmicKitty

Give them a call and ask where the statement due at noon is.


12 posted on 09/15/2004 10:25:54 AM PDT by Kozak (Anti Shahada: " There is no God named Allah, and Muhammed is his False Prophet")
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To: zlala
Why do I keep hearing a stern voice saying:

"More plebes needed!"

...after reading that story?


(Origin is Caeser II and III for the PC, in case you wonder. In the game, you spent from the public budget to keep employment up; the plebes were put to cleaning fountains, building roads, and other dirty or dangerous public works projects.)
13 posted on 09/15/2004 10:29:40 AM PDT by ubu (puncturer of balloons!)
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To: KosmicKitty

They've put a young kid on that line. I asked where Dan was registered for his resignation gifts and he didn't get it.

I explained that when one got married, you registered for bridal gifts, when you retired, you registered to list the retirement gifts you would like.

He said, "That's very interesting". Click


14 posted on 09/15/2004 11:03:01 AM PDT by TC Rider (The United States Constitution © 1791. All Rights Reserved.)
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To: KosmicKitty

bump


15 posted on 09/15/2004 3:53:51 PM PDT by RippleFire ("It was just a scratch")
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To: KosmicKitty
Give your hubby a hug from me for his sense of humor. BTW, these are the only "cuffs" I think dan blather should sport:


16 posted on 09/17/2004 10:51:15 AM PDT by Donna Lee Nardo
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